Showy Jacob's Ladder is a delicate plant with clusters of blue to purple flowers. It is named for its ladder-like leaf arrangement and thrives in cool, mountainous regions.
Best time to see a Showy Jacob's Ladder
The best time to see a Showy Jacob's Ladder is June–July, when about 79% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,184 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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